TOTE Maritime Alaska – Alaska Rail Service Restored

Effective today, Monday Dec. 3, the Alaska Railroad has restored northbound and southbound railways from Anchorage to Fairbanks. Trailer On Flat Car (TOFC) service has been restored with restrictions. Additional delays may occur due to reduced speeds as the Alaska Railroad continues to assess and enhance infrastructure.

If you are using TOFC Service, please contact the Anchorage Customer Service team as soon as possible to communicate Tuesday’s TOFC booking needs. Standard TOFC cutoffs will apply moving forward.

TOTE Maritime Alaska – Operations Returning to normal

We are happy to announce the Midnight Sun successfully docked at the Port of Alaska as scheduled Sunday, Dec. 2, and operations are returning to normal.

The Alaska Railroad is continuing repairs and is not expected to be operational until Tuesday evening. We will await final confirmation from the railroad and continue working with our partners to ensure all rail cargo is covered with over-the-road service.

If issues with infrastructure are found that could affect deliveries in the coming weeks, please reach out to your Account Executive or the Anchorage Customer Service Team.

TOTE Maritime Alaska is grateful for the safety of our team in Alaska and the hard work they put in during this challenging time. We are committed to supporting our customers and ensuring Alaskans have access to the food, clothing, and items they need to return to normal.

Thank you to our customers and key partners in helping us resume normal operations.

We expect no change to service for Tuesday’s arrival in Anchorage and will continue to update as needed. For questions or concerns please contact your Account Executive or the Customer Service Team.

TOTE Maritime Alaska – Sunday Operations In Anchorage

TOTE Maritime Alaska received confirmation that the Anchorage terminal is safe for docking. Pleaseplan for normal ship operations for Sunday, Dec. 2.

The terminal will close today at 1300 (AK) and resume normal hours tomorrow.

Please note: Due to damage on the Alaska rail, Trailer on Flat Car (TOFC) service will NOT be available for Sunday cargo. The Alaska operations team has worked diligently with local carriers to cover needs with over-the-road service.

Please contact your Account Executive or the Customer Service team if there will be issues receiving any deliveries.

Anchorage Customer Service 907.276.5867.

TOTE Maritime Alaska is working with our partners and community to help in the recovery efforts. In addition to supporting your needs, we will continue to prioritize getting Alaskans the essential items they need in this difficult time. Please contact your Account Executive for immediate questions or concerns.

TOTE Maritime Alaska – Emergency Operations Status Update #3

The TOTE team is closely monitoring the potential impact of this morning’s earthquake on the Anchorage terminal and operations.

TOTE Maritime Alaska is planning normal ship operations on Sunday, Dec. 2, pending final assessment from the Port of Alaska. We will confirm the final operations plan mid-day Saturday, Dec. 1.

The Anchorage Terminal will be open tomorrow morning at 0800 as follows:

0800 – 1140

1300 – as needed but no later than 1700

Due to Anchorage rail issues, there is no planned Trailer on Flat Car (TOFC) rail service available for Sunday and we will plan to utilize over-the-road service. Should there be any changes to this plan, we will keep you updated.

Roads going in and out of the terminal are fully accessible. For the most up-to-date roadway status across Alaska, please visit the Alaska 511 Traveler Info website.

Our Incident Command Team will be monitoring the situation closely over the weekend to determine the best way forward with each customer’s cargo when the vessel arrives on Sunday. We will provide updates as we learn more.

Earthquake Update *** Anchorage Terminal Closure

A 7.2 earthquake, centered near Anchorage, has occurred. There is a tsunami warning in effect for the Cook Inlet. Effective immediately, the Anchorage terminal has been closed. The terminal will remain closed throughout the day to ensure the safety of all personnel.

If you need immediate, emergency assistance in regards to the Anchorage terminal, please reach out to one of the following:

TOTE Maritime Alaska 2018 Holiday Schedule with Updates

In order to allow you to better plan your shipments to and from Alaska during the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s Holiday, we would like to advise you of some changes in our sailing and operational schedules. The schedule is as follows:

At TOTE Maritime, shipping is about more than reliable delivery, it’s about people. The TOTE Maritime team is dedicated to exceeding our clients’ expectations with efficiency, integrity and unparalleled customer service. We’re equally committed to our own employees – fostering a working environment where they are respected, inspired, and recognized for excellent work.